Launch of the Zircon Hypersonic Missile, Overview

As part of the missile firing exercises in the Mediterranean Sea, clear footage of the launch of the Russian hypersonic anti-ship missile Zircon was shown for the first time. The 3M22 Zircon missile was launched from the Project 22350 frigate Admiral Gorshkov. The range of the Zircon missile is estimated at 500 km at low altitude and up to 1000 km along a semi-ballistic trajectory. The flight speed is up to 11,025 km/h, and the missile slows down when approaching the target. Unlike the Kinzhal missiles, the Zircon missile can maintain hypersonic speed constantly. The Zircon missile has a stealth coating and maneuvers, the flight takes place on the cruising section at an altitude of 30 - 40 km. The warhead of the missile weighs about 300-400 kg. There are currently no analogues to the rocket, except for the American X-51 rocket, but it is still being developed and its flight speed is up to 8400 km/h. The estimated price of the Zircon rocket is about 10 million dollars.